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Why Does Room and Board Matter?

It is very important to understand all the costs associated with going to college in order to plan appropriately. The expense of supplies, housing, and meal plans can really accumulate after four years (or more)! Prepare an effective budget by considering these costs.

Room and Board Expenses & Costs

Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at California State University - Bakersfield. The average student paid $8,803 for housing and $4,965 for dining in 2016 - 2017.

Discover California State University - Bakersfield costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, in addition to meals along with expenses in the table below.

In the past five years, California State University - Bakersfield room and board have changed 11.6% on average each year. If current trends persist,incoming first year students this year will spend $22,192 in housing, meals and other expenses in their first year of school. Associate's degree students would pay approximately $24,163 on their final year, while bachelor degree students will likely spend $26,309 in their final year.

The room and board total over four years would be $101,309; for two years it would be $46,355.

More Details on Campus Living Arrangements & Food Plans

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?

No

On-Campus Housing Capacity

563

Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week

N/A

High Room & Board Costs

Room, board and other expenses at California State University - Bakersfield cost a total of $18,720. This is much greater than the national average of $14,288.